http://www.direxplorers.com/ Agonising over what to buy, ask other divers what they have done and what they have found. Bought something great or new - tell us. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:01:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.direxplorers.com/images/element/misc/rss.jpg http://www.direxplorers.com/ http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10322-twin-7s-weighting.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:29:17 GMT Hi all,

Im trying to work out a starting point to how much lead I need with a 7ltr twinset (232 bar). With twin 12's in salt water I wear 4kg so dropping down to 7's what are my weight requirments?

Interested in what other people are using??

I am going to have a play in the shallows but have no idea what to start with :(

Dan ]]> DIR Kit questions DAN BREWER http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10322-twin-7s-weighting.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10317-travel-fins.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:50:49 GMT Hi all
I've been thinking about/looking for an alternative to my 2XL Turtles, which are a bit heavy for air travel. I really can't get on with my old rec fins any more - too long, narrow and floppy.
Hollis F1s seem to be slightly lighter, but not by a huge margin, and are quite pricey.
The new Spro 'Jet Sport' fins JET SPORT - SCUBAPRO-UWATEC don't seem to resemble jet fins at all, and as long, narrow and floppy as any rec fin, or am I mistaken?
Any advice?
Thanks
Fourie ]]> DIR Kit questions fourie http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10317-travel-fins.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10307-dui-flx-extreme.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:02:08 GMT Has anyone seen or tested the new DUI FLX Extreme? They say it is a little more durable trilam suit than a TLS and can be ordered with all the same extras that we need. I'm considering getting one and would like to hear any comments and experiences on this one.

-aleksi ]]> DIR Kit questions aleksi http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10307-dui-flx-extreme.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10306-smbs-inflation-options.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:22:03 GMT Hi

I want to buy my first SMB but to be perfectly honest I have no idea as to what size to buy and which brand. Also I am not sure whether to go for one with an oral inflation device fitted - although I do like this idea as I have heard all sorts of stories about people having problems trying to inflate an SMB with a dry suit hose or wing inflator.

Will be using it for sea diving and will hpefully be using it on the fundamentals and tech 1 etc courses so I want to make sure I get the right one, I am sure you guys/gals can help. Have read that the 'frog' smb is popular on here so was considering one of those.

PS: I have got a seatec nipple on drysuit inflator and the same (apparently) on my halcyon wing.

Many thanks as always! ]]> DIR Kit questions Whump http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10306-smbs-inflation-options.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10301-argon-mounting-bands.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:43:47 GMT okay ive got a 1.5 ltr suit inflation bottle for those crazy dives in the middle of nowhere but i cant seem to find any bands for mounting it to the side of my twinset , can anyone help ???? thanks ;) okay ive got a 1.5 ltr suit inflation bottle for those crazy dives in the middle of nowhere but i cant seem to find any bands for mounting it to the side of my twinset , can anyone help ???? thanks ;) ]]> DIR Kit questions DeepStopDiver-Ben http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10301-argon-mounting-bands.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10299-small-o2-clean-stickers.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:35:02 GMT After getting my twinset back after having a shiney new paint job, i dont realy want to put those huge O2 Nitrox/trimix stickers on them.

Does anyone know where I can get small ones that aren't quite so conspicuous, but shops will still pump my bottles.

TIA ]]> DIR Kit questions crabbymedic http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10299-small-o2-clean-stickers.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10289-halcyon-eos-12-watt-led-tourch.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:12:43 GMT has any 1 seen the halcyon EOS 12 watt LED tourch in use?, if so what is it like?, and um what is the best tourch to buy at the minute cause ill be looking to buy one in september/october time regards dan :) has any 1 seen the halcyon EOS 12 watt LED tourch in use?, if so what is it like?, and um what is the best tourch to buy at the minute cause ill be looking to buy one in september/october time

regards
dan :) ]]> DIR Kit questions daniel stevens http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10289-halcyon-eos-12-watt-led-tourch.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10286-i-need-borrow-hid-coming-weekend.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:47:22 GMT 10,18,21W I'm not fussed

It's only for me to hold when teaching and will be treated gently!

Can anyone help. I'm in the sussex area going down to vobster at the weekend?

G ]]> DIR Kit questions Gareth Burrows http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10286-i-need-borrow-hid-coming-weekend.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10279-fourth-element-drybase-vs-merino-wool.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:31:01 GMT Hello all,

I am considering a change of undersuits when the winter kicks in and am starting to think about layering.

I know that anyone who uses merino wool as a base layer swears by it but I want to know if the dry base from fourth element is better/worse/the same. I don't want to go on price, I want the stuff that will last and keep me warm.

Cheers, Joe ]]> DIR Kit questions Banana Joe http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10279-fourth-element-drybase-vs-merino-wool.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10271-trade-offs-configuring-doubles.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:38:45 GMT Folks, I am starting to configure my first doubles, and changing regulators for dives in Fundamentals and Trimix levels. I would like some advice, and it would be great to hear from who had to make these decisions already: Reguators: I am basically considering Scubapro MK2+S600 vs Apeks Tek3 or XTX series (the corresponding Halcyons are also under consideration) - What are advantages and disadvantages of he configuration of hoses? - How easy / hard to breathe they are compared to each other? - Any difference in durability / reliability? - What other considerations you have beyond price? Cylinders: Here the basic question is Luxfer x Faber (the ones I have easier access to) - So what are he trade-offs in durability, after-sales, and servicing requirements? Manifold: Basic question around Halcyon vs DiveRite - Any difference in he knobs to take into consideration? - Strength of the connections would be a decision factor? Any recommendation? In general, any other recommendation to keep in mind when assembling this kit? Any insights would help, thanks. Folks, I am starting to configure my first doubles, and changing regulators for dives in Fundamentals and Trimix levels. I would like some advice, and it would be great to hear from who had to make these decisions already:

Reguators: I am basically considering Scubapro MK2+S600 vs Apeks Tek3 or XTX series (the corresponding Halcyons are also under consideration)
- What are advantages and disadvantages of he configuration of hoses?
- How easy / hard to breathe they are compared to each other?
- Any difference in durability / reliability?
- What other considerations you have beyond price?

Cylinders: Here the basic question is Luxfer x Faber (the ones I have easier access to)
- So what are he trade-offs in durability, after-sales, and servicing requirements?

Manifold: Basic question around Halcyon vs DiveRite
- Any difference in he knobs to take into consideration?
- Strength of the connections would be a decision factor? Any recommendation?

In general, any other recommendation to keep in mind when assembling this kit?

Any insights would help, thanks. ]]> DIR Kit questions Zaffa http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10271-trade-offs-configuring-doubles.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10269-halcyon-defender-reel-coldwater-standard.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:28:24 GMT Hi Need a new reel for SMB. Will probably be mostly using dry gloves so I was wondering which defender reel to go for? The coldwater or standard reel, I assume the standard reel is less bulky so that would be preferable if can use with drygloves with liners underneath. Many thanks! Hi

Need a new reel for SMB. Will probably be mostly using dry gloves so I was wondering which defender reel to go for? The coldwater or standard reel, I assume the standard reel is less bulky so that would be preferable if can use with drygloves with liners underneath.

Many thanks! ]]> DIR Kit questions Whump http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10269-halcyon-defender-reel-coldwater-standard.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10265-seaskin-undersuits.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:38:29 GMT Anyone know how the seaskin 250 undersuit performs against arctics in terms of warmth and buoyancy? Anyone know how the seaskin 250 undersuit performs against arctics in terms of warmth and buoyancy? ]]> DIR Kit questions jimoakes http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10265-seaskin-undersuits.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10259-undersuits-one-piece-separates.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:14:41 GMT Hello all! Being relatively new to this dir thing got what may appear to be a stupid question!

When I started drysuit diving I got myself a set of Fourth Element Artics, if I'm honest for no other reason other than it seemed to be what everyone else had. It would seem however that within the dir/gue community most people are using one piece undersuits. Is there any reason for this? Are there any differences between separates and one piece or is it just a case of whatever keeps you warm?

Cheers ]]> DIR Kit questions jimoakes http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10259-undersuits-one-piece-separates.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10258-undersuits-one-price-separates.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:02:25 GMT Hello all! Being relatively new to this dir thing got what may appear to be a stupid question!

When I started drysuit diving I got myself a set of Fourth Element Artics, if I'm honest for no other reason other than it seemed to be what everyone else had. It would seem however that within the dir/gue community most people are using one piece undersuits. Is there any reason for this? Are there any differences between separates and one piece or is it just a case of whatever keeps you warm?

Cheers ]]> DIR Kit questions jimoakes http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10258-undersuits-one-price-separates.html http://www.direxplorers.com/dir-kit-questions/10254-oooh-shiny.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:47:14 GMT Shiny new kit...must resist...

DirDirect :: ALL HALCYON KIT :: Halcyon Knife, Spring Straps & P-Valves :: Halcyon Explorer Titanium Knife

I wonder whether the 'Angled sheath minimizes contact point with the suit' is a new design as I'm forever incapacitating myself when I bend over in my kit and the current sheath design digs into a place i'd rather it didn't.

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